I just did not get enough time in the woods on my last trip so off to the Superior Hiking Trail in Northern Minnesota to do a section that has eluded me. So glad I did. A solo walk clears the head and polishes the soul. Lots of rain and thunder. Not much lightning. The bugs were not bad at all.....only black flies I saw were at the parking area at the trailhead. My cuben fiber tarp from HammockGear kept me dry in some hard and sudden rain.
Enjoyed my meals. Packit Gourmet suits my palate in the piney woods. Truly enjoyed the West Memphis Grits Soufflé for breakfast from the hammock. Good with the new Peanut Butter Pop Tarts....living like Lil' Lord Fauntleroy. Cooks Tour!
The trail was muddy and wet and like walking in a creek. Fun)))))
Carlton Peak was worth the trip. Been meaning to get there for a while. No campsites on a long stretch. Hit the trail Thursday at about 1:30 PM from Oberg Parking on Co. Rd. 336 and headed South to Cross River. Got to camp at around 8:30 PM. Temperance River was as always...amazing and mighty.
All secure in sector seven,
Shug

06-30-2013, 09:07

Trail Runner

Thanks Shug. You're trip reports are always a joy to watch. Wanted badly to get out this weekend as it has been cool but had work obligations. Watching your stuff is the next best thing to being on the trail myself.

Looking forward to part 2.

06-30-2013, 09:11

Wisp

Fun report - Thanks. The river looks awesome! Nothing like some hot food and coffee under the tarp in rain. Makes me want to go walking.

06-30-2013, 09:14

SoundWitness

As always,,,,,,,,

A special treat this Sunday morn.......

Traveling along the trail with Shug!! Once again, thanks to ole' Shug for entertaining us and letting us come along. Good to see that knee is healing up real fine.

As far as the PackitGormet's.....never had one that I didn't like. Good eatin!!

06-30-2013, 09:40

BEAS

I love poo talk. Took it even higher poo singing.

06-30-2013, 09:57

Shug

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runner968

Thanks Shug. You're trip reports are always a joy to watch. Wanted badly to get out this weekend as it has been cool but had work obligations. Watching your stuff is the next best thing to being on the trail myself.

Looking forward to part 2.

I too enjoyed the cool weather. Work can wait.........
Thankee

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Originally Posted by Wisp

Fun report - Thanks. The river looks awesome! Nothing like some hot food and coffee under the tarp in rain. Makes me want to go walking.

The video did not do the river justice....you could feel it in your chest. Raging!
Go walk. For sure.

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Originally Posted by SoundWitness

A special treat this Sunday morn.......

Traveling along the trail with Shug!! Once again, thanks to ole' Shug for entertaining us and letting us come along. Good to see that knee is healing up real fine.

As far as the PackitGormet's.....never had one that I didn't like. Good eatin!!

They are mighty good backwoods fare for sure. Knee is A-OK.

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Originally Posted by BEAS

I love poo talk. Took it even higher poo singing.

I too love to serenade and poo......

06-30-2013, 10:27

12trysomething

Well well well....and I quote "defication junction"

And then it says, part 2 coming up next.

Classic Shug.

Thanks,

12trysomething

06-30-2013, 10:41

Hickery

Real good den! Always loved that Root Beer River.

06-30-2013, 10:43

nuttysquirrel

shug, did you know those oyster mushrooms on that tree are delicous?

06-30-2013, 11:36

Durangoz

That looks very fun. Your campsite had a fantastic view! Love hearing the roar of the river.